Black people Quote by Amanda Seales

Blacks own so little of the music business, it's pathetic. But I see that changing soon. Black artists, black businessmen and women will unite.

— Barry White

I think music is one of the hero/sheroes of the African-American existence.

— Maya Angelou

As a black artist in America, you know, it is so segregated as far as the radio goes and how they position music on…

— Kelis

Frankly, I think that's something that black people in America have often done - finding ways under very, very difficult circumstances to be subversive,…

— Andre Holland

I feel albino musicians could neutralise all the racial problems.

— Sly Stone

Music and football are two industries where black people excel, because talent is undeniable. You can't deny an amazing voice. You can't deny amazing…

— Santan Dave

Music is the very cement that has not just held the black community together but holds black selves together in a fundamental sense.

— Cornel West

There is this feeling among black artists that you have to be really careful. We're not inclined to talk about this stuff because, if…

— Kelela

Though I'm not the first king of controversy, I am the worst thing since Elvis Presley. To do black music so selfishly, and use…

— Eminem

Negro music and culture are intrinsically improvisational, existential. Nothing is sacred. After a decade, a musical idea, no matter how innovative, is threatened.

— Archie Shepp

For too long, musicians have been the greatest enemy of music. Their lack of desire to proselytize is a kind of betrayal.

— Charles Hazlewood

Most of my arguments with musicians through the years have had more to do with their attitude about music, or their attitude about their…

— Billy Corgan